I'm guessing Apple is getting desperate, since its software patent lawsuits aren't doing particularly well. Moving on from software and design patents, the company is now suing Samsung over... Patents for mobile phone and tablet cases (more at The Verge). I think Apple has more offensive lawsuits than products now, so technically, "patent maker" is more accurate than "gadget maker" or "device maker". Fun times.

You seem to attach yourself emotionally to certain companies, and put them on a pedestal as if they're to be the object of worship.

God it must suck to be an Apple fanboy these days.

It would guess the exact opposite. Apple as a company is in fantastic shape -- much better than most of the competitors. Therefore, any "Apple fanboy" should be quite pleased with Apple's current standing and position.

You reiterate in a later post that this isn't rocket science and you feel like you're teaching kindergarten. I agree that it isn't rocket science, but you certainly aren't teaching anyone anything here. It's blatantly obvious that you have a lot to learn about business and these types of subjects. Hopefully when/if you come back to reality, you'll do some actual homework instead of keeping on with the on-the-fly nonsense.

One last thing.. Constantly pointing your finger and crying "patent troll" doesn't help you in any way. Unless of course you goal is to look foolish.